Suitable for almost all fitness levels. Walking distance is moderate and covers approx. 0.3 miles.

What to Expect

The hustle and bustle of Nassau can be intimidating: relax as an expert local guide takes you on a charming escape through quiet Old Nassau on this 2-hour culinary adventure. Expect to be wowed by the distinct flavors of Bahamian cooking and popular libations that will leave you feeling satisfied- and perhaps a little buzzed by the end!

Feast on a traditional Bahamian Sunday lunch. Sip on Nassau’s most legendary rum cocktail while learning about its fabled beginning. Dine in the country’s only 5-star restaurant and relive the past amid stories of royalty, celebrities and historical scandal. Experience the energy of the revitalized West Hill neighborhood and the splendor of centuries-old architecture.

On this small group tour, you’ll also have an exclusive opportunity to meet and interact with the local entrepreneurs and artisans eager to show you our brand of Bahamian hospitality. Along the way, you’ll leisurely stroll the colorful streets of this Old Nassau enclave, taking the time to enjoy historical landmarks, charming flora, and vibrant local artwork.

Our charismatic and knowledgeable local tour guides will ensure you always receive special treatment. By the end, you’ll have made more than a few local friends and leave with a newfound familiarity with the city and its eclectic dining scene.

Talking Stick Bar and Restaurant

Tucked away in one of Nassau’s oldest hotels, this charming locale has been serving up handcrafted rum cocktails, fresh seafood dishes and lots of local colour since 1970.

Graycliff Hotel & Restaurant

This iconic and elegant estate opened in 1973 and is home to the region’s first 5-star restaurant, one of the world's largest private wine cellars & an award-winning cigar factory.

Bahama Barrels Winery

Owner and visionary Paolo Garzaroli opened the country's only winery in 2017 featuring original speciality blends such as coconut wine- distilled from fresh, native coconut water.

Where to Meet

We meet in Pompey Square directly across from Nassau Harbour (exact meeting directions provided after booking). Your guide will be wearing a Tru Bahamian Food Tours shirt and waiting to greet you with a smile!

Have questions? Here's the most frequently asked.

Yes- advanced ticket purchase is required. Purchasing tickets at the start of our tour or cooking class would not allow us enough time to work with our food tour partners to ensure food tastings are prepared for you.

Our tours typically sell out ahead of time and we encourage you to book well in advance in order to maximize your chances of successfully reserving the day, time, and number of tickets you prefer.

Please be sure to let us know if you (or anyone in your group) has a dietary restrictions (e.g. vegetarian, celiac disease, food allergies, etc.) when you purchase your tickets. As long as we know in advance, we can accommodate your needs.

*On both our Bites of Nassau Food Tour and our Authentic Bahamian Cooking Class, our tasting partner locations are not always able to provide vegan-friendly tasting options. As a result, we don’t suggest either experience as a suitable activity for guests adhering to a strict vegan diet.

We typically have multiple tour starting times running each day between 10:30AM and 2:30PM. Please take a look at ourtour calendar to see our full listing of available tours for a particular day by selecting “Book Now”.

If one of the listed tour starting times does not fit your schedule, please contact us directly with a request for a special starting tour time and we’ll try to make it happen!

Tru Bahamian Food Tours does not include tour guide gratuities in the cost of our tours. If you enjoyed yourself, gratuities are greatly appreciated and accepted by your tour guide, although never mandatory. The standard gratuity for a tour guide in the service industry is 15%-20%.

"We had so much fun. Everything was terrific. The food and drink were so good- surpassed all expectations. I’d like to try to replicate the rum drinks, but first, I have to go shopping for all of that rum!"

-Katie Armstrong, Toronto, Canada

We connect visitors with authentic local foods and the entrepreneurs that prepare and preserve them.

We offer unique local culinary experiences in a safe, sustainable, and environmentally responsible manner. Our meticulously crafted tours take you along our island’s less-travelled paths and share with you the most authentic version of The Bahamas.